cigardawg
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Since I know you all cannot wait for another Pinar review, here it is. I smoked the Pinar 1958 Pre-embargo Serie B robusto last night. Now, I know...1958? What kind of crap is that? For the record, I don't actually believe these cigars are crafted of 1958 tobacco nor rolled in 1958. But then again, I don't really care. I like the 3000s, so I thought I would try these.
Very nice looking cigar. Dark wrapper with only a few small micro-veins. The pre-light nose was much milder and more mellow than the 3000s. It was more of coffee versus earth. The pre-light draw was firm, but quite acceptable. The cigar burned pretty evenly, self-correcting itself when necessary. The draw stayed open, though there were times when it did not produce much smoke and I really had to work for it. The real complaint I had about the construction was that it burned a bit hot from the mid-point on. Not unsmokable, but still hot. The ash was white and firm. I think some equilibration time in the humi will help the burn issues.
Now, here is where things are a little questionable. The initial taste of this cigar was SALTY. I mean way salty...like someone left the top unscrewed on the shaker for a gag. I almost didn't make it through the first few puffs. However, after about a 1/4 inch, the saltiness went away and the cigar settled into some charred wood flavors. The flavors are not as intense as in the 3000 and it did not have the complexity...much more mellow and muted. The flavors developed into some nice coffee while keeping the charred wood. The finish was very nice, however, leaving a pleasant taste in the mouth like creamy coffee or a latte.
I am up in the air on this cigar. I have a 5er, so I'll smoke another soon to see if I like it or not.
Very nice looking cigar. Dark wrapper with only a few small micro-veins. The pre-light nose was much milder and more mellow than the 3000s. It was more of coffee versus earth. The pre-light draw was firm, but quite acceptable. The cigar burned pretty evenly, self-correcting itself when necessary. The draw stayed open, though there were times when it did not produce much smoke and I really had to work for it. The real complaint I had about the construction was that it burned a bit hot from the mid-point on. Not unsmokable, but still hot. The ash was white and firm. I think some equilibration time in the humi will help the burn issues.
Now, here is where things are a little questionable. The initial taste of this cigar was SALTY. I mean way salty...like someone left the top unscrewed on the shaker for a gag. I almost didn't make it through the first few puffs. However, after about a 1/4 inch, the saltiness went away and the cigar settled into some charred wood flavors. The flavors are not as intense as in the 3000 and it did not have the complexity...much more mellow and muted. The flavors developed into some nice coffee while keeping the charred wood. The finish was very nice, however, leaving a pleasant taste in the mouth like creamy coffee or a latte.
I am up in the air on this cigar. I have a 5er, so I'll smoke another soon to see if I like it or not.
